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CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 1996 tight -meshed chain link material with a sloped top so as to be unclimbable. No "razor ribbon" will be used. The facility will be licensed by the State Department of Corrections and meet their standards for security. The center is part of a state-wide expansion of juvenile detention beds funded by the State of Minnesota. The City's Police Department originally expressed concerns regarding security and use of the facility. However, they have met with the Anoka County Corrections staff and worked out an agreement that will include special security services for the Lino Lakes Police Department and a much needed holding cell on the Anoka County site. Ms. Wyland explained that County Commissioner Langfeld; Architect & Engineer, Mark Fedders; Division Manager, Anoka County Human Services, Jerry Soma and Juvenile Center Superintendent, Dan Ceynowa are present this evening to answer questions from the City Council and the audience. Site Plan Review The property is zoned Public/Semi-Public (PSP) and the zoning ordinance provides that "all public buildings for county and state government" are permitted uses. The site is approximately ten (10) acres in size and is owned by Anoka County. The State of Minnesota owns the balance of this quarter section or approximately 150 acres. The original site plan review request included a side yard variance for five (5) feet which would have allowed the building to be constructed five (5) feet from the west property line. There was much discussion at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting regarding this variance request. The Planning and Zoning Board did recommend approval of the site plan, however, they added a condition that Anoka County pursue a land transfer with the State of Minnesota which would ultimately eliminate the need for a variance. After Anoka County considered this requirement, the building size was modified so that a ten (10) foot setback could be maintained. Setbacks: The revised building plan meets all setback requirements of the zoning ordinance, including the ten (10) foot side setback requirement. Building Height: A maximum height of 45 feet is allowed according to the ordinance. The proposed structure will be within that requirement. Landscaping and Buffering: A landscape plan has been provided which indicates plantings at the entrance to the building. A large grove of evergreen trees will screen the building from Lilac Street. Anoka County has indicated, to the State, that if any trees are removed during construction, they will be replaced with four (4) inch diameter trees. In addition, Anoka County will be installing an eight (8) foot high wood fence to separate the Anoka County Juvenile Detention building from the State Adult Facility to the west, as requested by the State. PAGE 6